Mike Scott

A Bridge Too Far

Dear Gretna, I am writing today with only slightly feigned regret to inform you that...

Embracing the Spooky Halloween Season in New Orleans

Dear Savannah, Georgia, Dark clouds are massing on the horizon as I slouch over my...

The Season of Hope in New Orleans

Dear Hope, Arkansas, At long last, your namesake season approaches here in New Orleans: the...

Hurricane Katrina: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Dear Kalamazoo, The gentleman with the gravity-defying mustache – and shoulders bearing the weight of...

Night Magic

Dear Poughkeepsie, I awoke in a sweat recently, stirred from my slumber before dawn by...

New Orleans’ Defense of Beantown

Dear Boston, Recently, while deep in debate with a resident of your fair town over...
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Where are the New Orleans Writers?

Dear New Orleans, When this series of missives begun two Mardis Gras ago, faithful readers...

Embracing New Orleans Hometown Love

Dear Rome, I found myself thinking of you recently in the context of that age-old...

New Orleans Spring Is Not Eternal Like Medellin, Colombia

Dear Medellin, Colombia, As I put pen to paper for this correspondence, the weather outside...

Should Scrim Be the State’s Official Dog?

Dear Baton Rouge, Pardon the interruption. I know things are busy in the state capital....

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